PIPD Update Sept 4, 2026

 

Please be advised that Sasktel is conducting an assessment of the WIFI capabilities in all the buildings of the RUH Campus.

Please allow the Sasktel team to proceed with their work, including entering patient rooms.

FLU Peer immunizers – it is that time of year again.. we are looking for one more PT/Casual staff that might be interested in being peer immunizers. If you are interested, please send your availability to Sharon and Kelly asap.

PART and PART trainers- just to note, you do not have to take PART training until your WAVE training has expired (every 3 years).  PART training is on the SASHW website as well as the training registration system on the infonet. Sharon, Kelly and the CNE’s can access this if you cannot view on the infonet..

**We are looking for any PT or casual staff that are interested in becoming a PART trainer. This role would be for this unit to support transitioning into PART certification (from WAVE) as people become due.  Reach out to Sharon or Kelly if interested.

 

Needlestick injuries are critical medical incidents that require immediate reporting to ensure you receive prompt, life-saving care and evaluation.

If you experience a needlestick injury, or are involved in a needlestick injury, follow BBF protocol. https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/system/files/2026-03/AssessmentTool-StaffSafety-BBFE-Exposure-Assessment-Tool.pdf

 

Anonymous Reporting Policy (SHA-05-003)

 

All SHA Team Members are required to review this policy and include:

·                Staff;

·                Practitioner Staff;

·                Learners;

·                Contractors;

·                Contracted Individuals;

·                Volunteers;

·                Patient Family Partners (PFPs) and

·                Knowledge Keepers

 

SHA Employees – Access E-Learn to review the policy:

·                Copy and paste this link into Google Chrome: https://elearn.saskhealthauthority.ca/

·                Instructions and troubleshooting attached

 

Master Schedule – Please be sure to review your schedules if you haven’t. The new master rotation changes come into effect Sept 20^th.

This is a busy season for many with kid's activities starting up and settling back into routines. Here on the unit, we also have new students and a new orientation group starting Sept 8th. We wish you all a happy fall; lots of extended summer days and of course, pumpkin spice everything!

CNE Update:

Learning Opportunity "Knowledge Burst" - September 16

(Sept 4 was postponed)

PIPD Update August 28, 2026

 Happy Friday!

Thanks for another great week, everyone. We have two new Unit Support Workers who have started with us, so please help us welcome Sherry and Lorene to the ward!

A little lost and found…

We are currently missing our Unit 2 glucometer. It should be marked JPCH Unit 2 on the side, so please keep your eyes open for it.

We are also missing two CPR stools.

On a more positive equipment note, our new vein finder should be arriving soon! We’ll keep you posted once it’s here and ready to use.  Update to the lift – both lifts now use the same type of sling so can be used interchangeable. Voila.

Reminder:

A quick reminder about assignments for transplant patients.  Regardless of how long ago a transplant occurred, transplant patients must only be assigned to chemo trained nurse. This certification is required at every stage of care on our unit.

We know assignments involve a lot of moving parts, and occasionally something may get missed. Charge Nurses need your help to catch these errors. If you notice that you have been assigned a transplant patient by accident please let the CN know right away so the assignment can be changed.  Thanks for helping us stay on top of this.

If you are floated for your shift – check in with charge to double check your points are updated.

Social Stuff

Book Club – September 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Prairie Sun

And just a reminder that this is really more about getting together than actually discussing the book. So even if you didn’t finish YESTERYEAR (or didn’t start it!), come out for some fun.

Forever Golden Walk – September 20 at 11:00 a.m. at Meewasin Park

Our team name is The Sunshine Squad. Check out the PIPD Social page for information on how to join the team.

A Memo That May or May Not Apply to You…

Starting August 31, 2026, Nursing Consultative Services will have access to electronically document the Nursing Consultation Progress Note in Sunrise Clinical Manager.

This will provide nursing consultative staff with a standardized way to document assessments, interventions, education, follow-up and ongoing support. It will also help ensure consultation activities and patient care are clearly documented and integrated into the overall care plan.

Clinical units and members of the health care team can access the Nursing Consultation Progress Note through the Documents Tab or the Visit Record Review Tab.

So… this may be very relevant to you, or it may be one of those memos that you read and file away for later!

And Finally…

For those of you working this weekend — thank you!

For those who are off — enjoy it!

The countdown to back-to-school is officially on. Good luck to all of us as we get back into routines, schedules, lunches, backpacks and everything else that comes with September.

Have a great weekend!

Sharon & Kelly

 CNE Update:

New checkbox added to the bottom of the nurse Discharge Form. See highlighted picture below.